Smart and Safe

Physicians and patients have a meaningful opportunity to reduce the abuse of prescription drugs in Massachusetts. Patients can limit the supply of drugs by safely storing and disposing of their prescription medications, and physicians can follow safe, effective and responsible prescribing practices.

Resources for patients, parents and grandparents about safe handling of prescription medications.

MMS Takes to the Airwaves About the Opioid Crisis: Doctor to Patient

In a new radio ad broadcast during New England Patriots football games, President Dennis M. Dimitri, MD, talks to patients about the opioid overdose crisis. He encourages physicians to prescribe smaller doses of opioids, and urges patients to ask their doctor about the risks, benefits, and possible alternatives to opioids.

Medicine Abuse Project

The MMS is a strategic partner of the Medicine Abuse Project of the Partnership for Drug Free Kids. The project has produced two award-winning television commercials that highlight the needs to Safeguard Your Meds.

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On March 14, 2016, Gov. Baker signed into law "An Act Relative to Substance Use Treatment, Education and Prevention.” This guidance addresses several key changes to prescribing laws. All requirements are effective immediately and should be incorporated into your clinical practice.

"The statement demonstrates the intense effort on the part of both parties toward ending this epidemic. It calls for collaboration between physicians and public officials, and describes agreement on the strategies needed to fight the epidemic. It is a statement with both symbolism and substance."